Adan De La Torre
Houston,TX
Summary
Professional automotive specialist with strong background in diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of various vehicle systems. Known for exceptional problem-solving skills and collaborative approach, ensuring seamless team operations and high-quality results. Adept at adapting to changing demands and consistently delivering technical expertise in fast-paced environment. Reliable and focused on achieving optimal performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Automotive Technician
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
05.2022 - Current
- Enhanced vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and identifying necessary repairs.
- Facilitated clear communication between team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity.
- Reduced downtime by effectively prioritizing tasks and ensuring timely completion of maintenance services.
- Ensured adherence to manufacturer guidelines during all vehicle servicing procedures, maintaining warranty compliance for customers'' benefit.
- Increased customer trust by providing accurate explanations of technical issues and offering appropriate solutions tailored to individual needs.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
Automotive Technician
NTB-National Tire & Battery
04.2015 - 05.2022
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
Automotive Technician
Firestone Auto Care
11.2011 - 04.2015
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
Education
Automotive Engineering
Universal Technical Institute
Houston, TX05.2011
Skills
- Engine repair
- Vehicle inspections
- Steering systems
- Fuel systems
- Transmission repair
- Troubleshooting skills
- Preventive maintenance services
- Electrical experience
- Maintaining records
- Electrical failure repairs
- System repairs
- Quality assurance inspections
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Drivability issues
Timeline
Lead Automotive Technician
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
05.2022 - Current
Automotive Technician
NTB-National Tire & Battery
04.2015 - 05.2022
Automotive Technician
Firestone Auto Care
11.2011 - 04.2015
Automotive Engineering
Universal Technical Institute